Picu Clinical Nurse Educator

Overview

• Drive clinical education initiatives to enhance staff competencies and patient care quality in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Develop and implement innovative educational programs tailored to pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) needs.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards through effective training strategies.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to design impactful clinical education curriculums.
• Promote professional growth by identifying and addressing staff development priorities.
• Enhance onboarding and orientation processes for new clinical staff members.
• Leverage performance improvement data to inform and refine educational planning.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Coordinate and evaluate clinical education activities to support PICU staff development and patient care excellence.
• Collaborate with leadership to align educational programs with organizational goals and standards.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify and prioritize clinical staff training requirements.
• Develop and deliver engaging educational content using evidence-based methodologies.
• Ensure adherence to the Nursing Practice Act and healthcare policies in all training activities.
• Facilitate workshops and seminars to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Support staff in achieving professional certifications and advancing their clinical expertise.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; advanced degree preferred.
• Active RN license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 12 months of hire.
• Minimum of four years of clinical experience, preferably in pediatric intensive care.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate clinical education programs.
• Strong knowledge of educational principles and healthcare regulations.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams.